Tasmanians continue to feel the impact of high fuel prices, driven by global pressures flowing through to the bowser. In response, coordinated action across all levels of government is delivering practical relief for motorists and households.
Following sustained advocacy, the Federal Government has halved the fuel excise to 26.3 cents per litre, delivering immediate relief for drivers across Tasmania. This measure was introduced as part of a broader national response to rising global fuel prices and is already providing savings at the pump.
Further relief is now on the way.
Today, Australian Premiers and Chief Ministers met and committed to taking additional action to reduce fuel prices, agreeing that any extra GST collected as a result of higher fuel costs should be returned to motorists and used to lower prices.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the agreement would deliver immediate and real relief for Tasmanians.
“We have been clear – we want to deliver immediate and real relief to Tasmanians as quickly as we can,” the Premier said.
Under the agreement, returning the GST windfall would potentially lower fuel prices by a further 5.7 cents per litre, on top of the existing 26.3 cent excise reduction currently in effect. Together, the measures could deliver total relief of around 32 cents per litre at the bowser.
Complementing these actions, the Tasmanian Liberal Government has introduced free public transport across the state, easing cost pressures on families, reducing congestion on our roads and lowering demand for petrol. This initiative provides immediate support while delivering broader community and environmental benefits.
Together, these practical measures demonstrate a strong focus on cost of living relief—keeping Tasmania moving and supporting households, businesses, farmers and truck drivers through a challenging period of global uncertainty.
